GME TX6500S 5 watt IP67 UHF Handheld - 80ch

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Overview

Synonymous with quality and reliability, the GME TX6500S is designed and manufactured in Australia and is the most advanced UHF CB handheld radio available. This next generation 5 watt handheld radio is built rugged for extreme conditions with a water and dust proof rating of IP67*.

The radio is equipped with ScanSuiteTM - a unique scanning technology developed by GME engineers. With ScanSuite T M this radio scans faster and smarter than any other UHF CB radio.

Two antennas for any application - Compact high performance antenna for short range communications and a flexible ¼ wave for greater range when needed

Voice Inversion Scrambler - for greater privacy and less interruption

Genuine GME accessories available.

95 extra programmable receive channels with alpha labelling – so you can keep up to date on localised weather and emergency information via emergency frequencies

GME - The Company

GME was established over 50 years ago with the intention of designing and manufacturing world class radio and communication equipment within Australia. GME products fall under the umbrella of Standard Communications Pty. Ltd. and proudly remain a privately owned Australian company. Their radio products are of the most reliable quality and have been depended upon by the Australian rural community and State Emergency Services. Their communications product range is broader than just radios and we stock great quality GME products including marine and car audio, UHF and VHF radios, scanners, chargers, batteries and a host of communication accessories.

Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee & Declaration of WarrantyThis product is supplied directly via GME Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'GME 3 YEAR AUSTRALIAN WARRANTY'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). Should this product fail, you have the option of contacting the manufacturer / supplier directly.

We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for GME Australia.

This product will be shipped from our Sydney Warehouse. This product is NOT DROP SHIPPED from overseas.

Tech Specs

Technical Specifications

GENERAL

Compliance

Compliant with AS/NZS 4365 for radio communications equipment in the UHF citizen band and personal radio service.

Frequency Range

476.425 MHz – 477.4125 MHz

Number of Channels

80 (plus 95 receive only)

Tuneable Frequency Range (receive only)

403 MHz – 520 MHz

Channel Spacing

12.5 kHz

Operating Mode

Simplex or half duplex

Scanning Speed

40 ms per channel (25 channels per second)

Antenna Impedance

50 Ohms nominal

Battery Voltage

7.4 volts DC nominal

Operating Voltage Range

6 – 9 volts DC

Low Battery Alarm

6.9 volts DC

Reverse Voltage Protection

Shunt Diode

Operating Temperature

-20° C to +60° C

Frequency Stability

± 2.5 PPM

Modulation

FM

TRANSMITTER

RF Output

High: 5 watts Low: 1 watt

Conducted Spurious Emission

< -75 dBm

Maximum Deviation

< ± 2.5 kHz at + 20 dB limiting

Transmit Frequency Response

+6 dB per octave 300 Hz to 3 kHz

Current Consumption (max)

2.0 amps typical

RECEIVER

Sensitivity (450 – 520 MHz)

-121 dBm for 12 dB SINAD

Intermediate Frequencies

1st: 38.85 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz

Adjacent Channel Selectivity

>65 dB

Intermodulation Immunity

>65 dB

Blocking Immunity

>90 dB

Spurious Response Immunity

>70 dB

Image Rejection

>60 dB

Audio Output Power

1 watt at <10% distortion

Audio Signal to Noise

> 40 dB

Receiver Frequency Response

6 dB per octave de-emphasis 300 Hz to 3 kHz + 1 -3 dB

Squelch

SQL-1: -122 dBm typical SQL-9: -110 dBm typical

Current Consumption

40 mA sleep mode 80 mA muted 340 mA full volume

MECHANICAL

Dimensions

60 mm (W) x 40 mm (D) x 130 mm (H) (not including antenna)

Weight

340 grams

Antenna

TNC female

Speaker/Microphone/Programming

8 pin connector

Battery Rapid Charging

4 plated terminals with temperature sensor

NOTE: All values are typical unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without notice